Summary:
The California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus District in Sacramento consists of a single K-8 charter school, the California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus, which serves 417 students with a distinctive Montessori educational approach.
This school consistently outperforms California state averages in core academic subjects, with its most exceptional results in science, where student proficiency is over 16 percentage points higher than the state; notably, 8th graders score more than 30 points above the state average in science. The school also fosters an excellent attendance culture, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 9.9%—less than half the state average—suggesting strong student engagement. Performance is particularly high in the upper grades, though there is a noticeable dip in 7th-grade scores that may warrant attention.
While the school's statewide ranking has seen a slight decline from a 4-star to a 3-star rating in recent years, it remains a strong performer in the 69th percentile. With moderate per-student funding and a student-teacher ratio of 22-to-1, the school demonstrates efficient use of resources to deliver quality education. For families in the area, it offers a proven Montessori model within the public charter system, characterized by robust academic achievement, especially in science, and a positive, engaging school environment.
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